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Harless A. Blankenship

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Retired FCAC with over 20 years of leadership, attention to detail and great administrative skills who can work on a team or independently. SME of the SPY-1 Radar with great technical skills to include schematics.

Seeking Full time position in the Hampton Roads Virginia area that offers Testing, Evaluation and Training of the SPY Radar and Aegis Weapon System to include SPY-6.

50% travel to include underway time is highly preferred.


Active SECRET clearance: 2029



Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SPY-6 Radar Technician Logistician

Systems Engineering Group SEG
08.2024 - Current

SPY-6 Radar Technician- Overall SPY-6 readiness.

Working knowledge of PDS, CEUs, RMA's, BEPS and other

SPY-6 equipment.

Established working contacts on DDG-125 and DDG-128.

Instructor Aegis Weapon Systems BL 5.4, 9C

Aegis Training And Readiness Center
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • 3 years instructing Aegis Weapon Systems (AWS) BL5.4 and 9C.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.

SPY-1 Radar Operator/Maintainer

Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania
10.2015 - 03.2021
  • Enhanced radar system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through diligent maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on essential systems.
  • Command Equal Opportunity Manager: Monitored trends in workforce demographics of 108 personnel to identify potential areas for improvement in equal opportunity practices. Zero complaints over 4 years.

Leading Petty Officer LPO

USS Lake Erie CG-70
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Improved overall unit performance by mentoring 20 subordinates in professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout casualty responses/operations and normal operations.
  • Optimized SPY Radar performance with regular maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting.

Timeline

SPY-6 Radar Technician Logistician

Systems Engineering Group SEG
08.2024 - Current

Instructor Aegis Weapon Systems BL 5.4, 9C

Aegis Training And Readiness Center
03.2021 - 04.2024

SPY-1 Radar Operator/Maintainer

Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania
10.2015 - 03.2021

Leading Petty Officer LPO

USS Lake Erie CG-70
08.2006 - 08.2010
Harless A. Blankenship